Buckingham County Schools & Education
Buckingham County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,380
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#45
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Buckingham County
Measured School Summary
Buckingham County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,380 per pupil, Buckingham County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% above the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Buckingham County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,380
$561 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Buckingham County has 5 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Buckingham County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Buckingham County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#45
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Buckingham County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
1,992 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Buckingham County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Buckingham County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Buckingham County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Strategic Schooling in Buckingham County
Buckingham County operates five public schools, including two elementary, one middle, and one high school. This well-defined ladder system supports 1,992 students through a single county-wide district. The inclusion of a dedicated prekindergarten center emphasizes the county's focus on early childhood development.
Buckingham County Public Schools at a Glance
The Buckingham County Public Schools district manages all five campuses and serves the entire 1,992-student population. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a focused and streamlined public education strategy. This single-district approach provides a clear and consistent educational journey for all local children.
A Purely Rural Educational Path
The entire school system in Buckingham County is situated in rural locales, offering students a consistent environment throughout their education. Schools have an average size of 398 students, with Buckingham County High being the largest at 654. From the 100-student Prekindergarten Center up through high school, students benefit from intimate, manageable campus sizes.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Buckingham County
Reported Enrollment
1,992
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Buckingham County
Buckingham County Public Schools
5 Public Schools in Buckingham County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKINGHAM COUNTY HIGH | Record | Buckingham County Public Schools | Buckingham, 23921Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 654 |
| Buckingham County Middle | Record | Buckingham County Public Schools | Buckingham, 23921Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 466 |
| Buckingham Co Elementary | Record | Buckingham County Public Schools | Dillwyn, 23936Rural: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 417 |
| BUCKINGHAM CO PRIMARY | Record | Buckingham County Public Schools | Dillwyn, 23936Rural: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 355 |
| Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center | Record | Buckingham County Public Schools | Buckingham, 23921Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 100 |
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY HIGH
Buckingham County Public Schools
Buckingham, 23921 / Rural: Remote
Buckingham County Middle
Buckingham County Public Schools
Buckingham, 23921 / Rural: Remote
Buckingham Co Elementary
Buckingham County Public Schools
Dillwyn, 23936 / Rural: Remote
BUCKINGHAM CO PRIMARY
Buckingham County Public Schools
Dillwyn, 23936 / Rural: Remote
Buckingham Co Prekindergarten Center
Buckingham County Public Schools
Buckingham, 23921 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,380
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Buckingham County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Buckingham County, Virginia?
Buckingham County operates five public schools, including two elementary, one middle, and one high school. This well-defined ladder system supports 1,992 students through a single county-wide district. The inclusion of a dedicated prekindergarten center emphasizes the county's focus on early childhood development.
What are the major school districts in Buckingham County, Virginia?
The Buckingham County Public Schools district manages all five campuses and serves the entire 1,992-student population. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a focused and streamlined public education strategy. This single-district approach provides a clear and consistent educational journey for all local children.
What is the school experience like in Buckingham County?
The entire school system in Buckingham County is situated in rural locales, offering students a consistent environment throughout their education. Schools have an average size of 398 students, with Buckingham County High being the largest at 654. From the 100-student Prekindergarten Center up through high school, students benefit from intimate, manageable campus sizes.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.